From the West Alabama Newsroom– Two gift giving events in Selma are making sure that hundreds of children have a Merry Christmas this holiday season. The 11th Annual Books — Basketballs– and Baby-Dolls giveaway — provides free toys — clothes — and books for kids — for Christmas and Kwaanza. “And my kids are very, very grateful,” said Christina Spearman….
Two food giveaways in Wilcox County offer a helping hand to needy families in the community during the Christmas holidays.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Marengo County woman’s love of Christmas and heart for giving — has now grown into a community-wide effort to spread Christmas joy. Dorell Twilley says her mother Ida Mae Etheridge — bought Christmas gifts for children in the community — that she knew wouldn’t get one otherwise. “My mom was a sweet lady. She…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Birmingham non-profit is throwing a back-to-school block-party in downtown Selma — for the children of the Black Belt. Executive Director Lane Harper says the Power of Life Foundation plans to hand out 2000 back packs Saturday — to help kick off the upcoming school year — right. “The Power of Life would like to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Edmundite Missions hosts its 6th Annual Toy Giveaway in Selma on Saturday. Thousands of toys — gift cards — and free lunches will be given away to kids — up to 18 years old. The event will be held at Bullock Community Recreation Center — from 10 am to 1 pm. Organizers say helping to…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma and Dallas County community comes together — to make sure dozens of needy families in the area have a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. It’s the 5th year the community has marked the Thanksgiving holiday — with a food drive — and giveaway. Seventy year old Percy Neely of Selma woke up…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police are honoring the memory of a fallen police officer — and giving back to the community at the same time. Golden Bike and Toy Giveaway — honors the memory of slain Selma police officer — Marquis Moorer. Moorer was shot and killed in the line of duty — nearly one year ago. “Not…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Magical Christmas Toy Drive inspires an 11 year old boy in Selma — to create a toy drive and giveaway of his own. Aydan Evans has collected dozens of Christmas toys to hand out to children who are less fortunate than he is. “I thought like, if they woke up and didn’t have nothing…
The Montgomery Housing Authority held its first annual ‘Smiles for Christmas Bikes’ giveaway. With the support of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Montgomery Housing Authority were able to provide 75 bikes to local needy families. Over 56 households had applied and were given the bikes for the holiday season. There were also some toys provided as an extra gift for under…
The historic Montgomery church gave away backpacks full of school supplies, food, and school uniforms.
